e cold has still
the mastery of me; I shall send a journal in a few days which will be
more circumstantial. Write to my mother and say I am in safety. I shall
write myself to-morrow, I can no more now.

GEORGE BORROW.

To J. Tarn, Esq.

(_Endorsed_: recd. Jany. 9, 1837)
No. 16 PISO 3RO CALLE SAN IAGO,
MADRID, _Dec._ 31_st_, 1836.

MY DEAR SIR,--I forward the bill of my expenses from the moment of my
quitting London up to the time of my arrival at Madrid. When it is
considered that I have been nearly two months on this most perilous
journey, it will probably not be deemed extravagant; should that however
be the case, I shall be very willing to defray from my salary any
deduction which may be made. I beg leave to call your attention
particularly to the expense of horse-hire. I paid an ounce of gold for
two miserable animals from Seville to Cordova, I had to maintain them by
the way, to pay their expenses back, and to provide a guide. Neither of
the horses was worth what I paid for their hire; it is true their master
risked their being captured by the bands of robbers from whom I
providentially escaped. It will in future be much cheaper to purchase
horses. You will oblige me by informing me how my account with you
stands, for it seems I was indebted to you on departing. I have seen Mr.
O'Shea and Mr. Wood; with the assistance of the former gentleman I hope
to obtain the paper for the work at a considerable less price than that
stated in Mr. W.'s estimate, as Mr. O'Shea is connected with the
paper-mills of Catalonia. I shall write to Mr. Brandram in a few days
and in the meanwhile remain, etc.,

G. BORROW.

To the Rev. A. Brandram

(_Endorsed_: recd. Jany. 24, 1837)
_Jany._ 14, 1837, MADRID.
CALLE SAN IAGO No. 16, PISO 3RO.

REVD. AND DEAR SIR,--Immediately on my arrival at Madrid, which occurred
on the 26th of last month, I despatched letters to yourself and Mr. Tarn,
in that to Mr. T. was enclosed an account of my expenses, both of which
letters I hope have arrived in safety. I now take up the pen to acquaint